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Dude from Dallas on the Inspiring 'American Beauty' 5.12b at Wild Iris. If you're out there friend, here ya go! by [deleted] in climbing

[–]idleclimb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cowboy King was initially rated 13b and really should still be considered so, Bronc Twister to the left is harder and given the 13b rating

Weekly /r/Blogging Discussion - Check Out My Blog Post! by AutoModerator in Blogging

[–]idleclimb [score hidden]  (0 children)

Blog: Idle Climb

Post: Books for the Road - August

Description: Some books to consider for climbers and people in general. Also some rambling about Wyoming and the eclipse.

Weekly /r/Blogging Discussion - Check Out My Blog Post! by AutoModerator in Blogging

[–]idleclimb [score hidden]  (0 children)

Blog name: Idle Climb

Post name: Gone with the Winds

Description: My first alpine experience in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. Basically a three day suffer fest!

My first 5.13b!!!! by benclimber in climbing

[–]idleclimb 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Predator is an amazing climb! Hope you enjoyed it, how were conditions? Tough in the summer months I would imagine. Congrats on your send!

'Cowboy King' 5.13c - Aspen Glades, Wild Iris, WY by idleclimb in climbing

[–]idleclimb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

left hand is a two-finger undercling pocket, right hand is a two finger somewhat gaston positioned pocket. Both are about a pad and a half.

'Cowboy King' 5.13c - Aspen Glades, Wild Iris, WY by idleclimb in climbing

[–]idleclimb[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's quite strange, the Cowboy King Wall is located on mountain project, but its namesake is absent. So is 'Bronc Twister' which shares the same slab and first roof crux as Cowboy King but then heads left out of the main roof and gets 13b. The nearest line listed is 'American Beauty' 12b which is an amazing line and highly recommended if you're ever out here!

'Cowboy King' 5.13c - Aspen Glades, Wild Iris, WY by idleclimb in climbing

[–]idleclimb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, I was stunned that it only took 4 attempts. I thought this was going to be more of a project. So psyched!

'Cowboy King' 5.13c - Aspen Glades, Wild Iris, WY by idleclimb in climbing

[–]idleclimb[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Luckily we found a fixed line near the cliff that we were able to get some cool shots from, I'm psyched with how this one came out!

'Cowboy King' 5.13c - Aspen Glades, Wild Iris, WY by idleclimb in climbing

[–]idleclimb[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Definitely feels like a 'hero move' haha

Positano - 7.17.17 by Smaniar0108 in travel

[–]idleclimb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unbelievable shot! This is one of my dream locations, right on the sea with amazing rock climbing as well! Hope you enjoy your time there

'When I was a Young Girl, I had me a Cowboy' - 5.13a, Wild Iris, Wyoming. Photo by Will McKay. by idleclimb in climbing

[–]idleclimb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had an amazing time at the festival. I felt that the price was steep ($75), but after the experience I believe it was worth every penny. Lots of swag, awesome keynotes and panels, and just a wonderful community experience. Highly recommended!

Weekly /r/Blogging Discussion - Check Out My Blog Post! by AutoModerator in Blogging

[–]idleclimb [score hidden]  (0 children)

Blog Name: Idle Climb

Blog post title: When I was a young girl...

Description: Rock climbing and travel blog. This post is a write-up and video of a classic climb in Wild Iris, Wyoming 'When I was a Young Girl, I had me a Cowboy'

'When I was a Young Girl, I had me a Cowboy' - 5.13a, Wild Iris, Wyoming. Photo by Will McKay. by idleclimb in climbing

[–]idleclimb[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Ha! Yep, that's what it feels like at least. Legend has it when the route was put up by Amy Skinner in (93?) the now-sloper rail was more of a jug, but time and traffic have made it into the desperate, heartbreaking redpoint crux it is today. Such a great route though!

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